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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.09, 740.36 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.09, 740.36 and 262.92 is: 393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.09 : 740.36 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.09/740.36 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.09x = 740.36 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.09x = 194,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,650.43/494.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.96

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